Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nullarbor, SA

Source: BOM · South Australia

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BOM issues high-severity severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds and large hailstones in parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts until 4:48 pm.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Australia
Issued
September 12, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (type: severe_thunderstorm_warning) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for damaging winds and large hailstones. Warning ID IDS21033, phase new, severity High. Issued at 2026-09-12T12:48:07Z, expires 2026-09-12T16:48:07Z.

Affected Areas

Parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral forecast districts in South Australia (SA). Locations which may be affected include Nullarbor.

What You Should Do

Secure or put away loose items around your property. Move cars under cover or away from trees. Keep clear of fallen power lines. Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

Expected Conditions

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. A cold front is approaching the southwest coast of South Australia.

Timeline

Issued at 10:18 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026 (2026-09-12T12:48:07Z). Expires at 2026-09-12T16:48:07Z. The next warning is due by 1:20 am Sunday.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions readers often have about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
BOM issues high-severity severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds and large hailstones in parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts until 4:48 pm.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Australia. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Warnings updates?
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